April 15, 2020 The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. construction industry is certainly unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all impact. Some construction firms are status quo – working as normal and not feeling much of an effect other than potential business continuity or employee safety concerns. On the flip side, however, we’ve […]
March 31, 2020 Penske Automotive Group, Inc. PAG recently announced that it is implementing a number of actions to boost the firm’s cash position and preserve financial flexibility in the face of rising uncertainty due to the coronavirus crisis. The company has enforced a variety of measures, including a company-wide hiring freeze, substantial cost cuts, […]
April 5, 2020 A downtown Dallas hotel is offering free lodging to medical professionals “on the frontlines” of the coronavirus pandemic. The Statler extended the offer to staffers at local hospitals, setting aside two floors of guest rooms. “Centurion American Development Group wants to alleviate some of the stress and show appreciation for the sacrifices […]
April 20, 2020 he University of Texas at Arlington is preparing its nursing Class of 2020 to jump into a job market they never expected. Many seniors at the College of Nursing and Health Innovation finished their requirements early. Now, they’re getting ready for licensing exams and entry into a workforce at the heart of […]
March 29, 2020 As a North Texas residential real estate partner, the Ebby Halliday Companies, which includes Ebby Halliday Realtors, Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate and Williams Trew, continue to closely monitor the impacts of the COVID-19. “We recognize that the nature of our relationship with you is a little different than most businesses,” said Chris […]
April 23, 2020 Three Dallas ISD schools rank among the 2020 Best High Schools top 20 list, according to U.S. News & World Report. The School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG) at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center took the No. 6 spot, nationwide, while Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School ranked No. 10, […]
April 8, 2020 Vroom (www.vroom.com), an innovative ecommerce platform that offers a better way to buy and sell used vehicles, today announced a multi-year strategic preferred lending relationship with Santander Consumer USA, a full-service consumer finance company focused on vehicle finance and third-party servicing. The partnership is designed to enhance Vroom’s customer experience through a […]
April 24, 2020 President Donald Trump signed a $484 billion bill Friday to aid employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 50,000 Americans and devastated broad swaths of the economy. The bill is the latest effort by the federal government to help keep afloat businesses that have had […]
April 24, 2020 Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) have launched an online COVID-19 test collection map to help Texans locate test collection sites within their community. The interactive map displays detailed information on public and private mobile, walk-in, […]
April 23, 2020 The COVID-19 crisis underscores the importance of economic resilience-the ability to recover from a disruption. Promoting economic resilience among low- and moderate-income individuals and communities is an ongoing focus of the Dallas Fed’s community development function. And it’s at the heart of a major initiative we began last year, Advance Together(tm). Through […]